THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STRONG

COUNCIL MEETING – MARCH 8TH 2005 – 5:30 PM

Held at the Township of Strong Office

Attending:

Council:                 Scott McLaren; Chris Ellis; John Newstead

Absent:                  Mayor Stephen Rawn; Councillor Sally Harper – both on vacation

Staff:                       David Pringle, Road Superintendant

 

Pecuniary Interests – none declared

 

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby appoint Chris Ellis as Presiding Officer for the council meetings in March while the Mayor is away on vacation.          Carried

 

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby adopt the following minutes as circulated:

è    Council meeting of Feb.22.05

è    Joint Building Committee Meeting and Report on Changes to the JBC system

è    Central Almaguin Planning Board meeting of Feb.16.05

è    SSJ Arena meeting of Feb.17.05

è    S – S Public Library meeting of Jan.20.05

è    Almaguin Highlands Community Policing meeting of Jan.26.05

è    Steering meeting of Jan.27.05                                             Carried

 

Scott McLaren – John Newstead

Be it resolved that this council does hereby approve payment of the accounts:  Roads Accounts $18,137.52; General Accounts $63,891.91; Payroll Accounts $28,914.95; CBO $935.98     Carried

 

Council reviewed an application for Shore Road Allowance and this will be reviewed with the planner and the applicant.  The mayor requested a change in meeting date for April to April 4th instead of April 12th ; 2005 assessment reconsideration to be reviewed with assessment office.  John Newstead gave an update on the POA meeting and draft budget.  John Newstead gave an update on the Muskoka Parry Sound Health Unit – Transition document.

 

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby adopt the updated Accessibility Plan under the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 as amended under date September 2005.  Carried

 

Duck’s Unlimited wanted to enter into a mapping and evaluation of wetlands agreement and council declined at this time. Council reviewed a letter from Jerry Ouellette re:  Wolf Population – and the Wolf Conservation Plan – council declined to comment at this time.  Whitestone support of new boundaries for LHIN.  Brite Manufacturing response to Council letter of thanks;   Letter from Northgate re:  support of fundraising efforts.  Colin Roberts re:  proposed garage in relation to lot coverage.  Proposed lot severance at the end of Black Creek Road – roads would have to be brought up to MTO standard.

Eastholme annual general meeting on Mar.21.05 and Budget for 2005.  ARI – Hazmat dates.

 

John Newstead – Scott McLaren

Be it resolved that this council does hereby adjourn at 7:45 pm to meet again on March 22nd 2005 at 5:30 pm or at the call of Council.        Carried

 

 

Diana Georgie, Clerk                                                                            Chris Ellis, Presiding Officer